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Aug. 14, 2023

All Commanders Conference explores ‘presence with a purpose’

BURLINGTON, Mass. — For the first time in more than four years, all of DCMA’s commanders met in person recently, exemplifying the ‘presence with a purpose’ at the heart of a hybrid workplace.

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Aug. 9, 2023

New commander takes reins of East Region

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. — Navy Capt. Nicola Gathright assumed command of DCMA’s Eastern Region from Navy Capt. Fred Dini. Army Lt. Gen. David Bassett, the agency’s director, presided over the ceremony aboard the USS Constitution in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Aug. 3.

July 19, 2023

My DCMA: Alex Caruso, contract administrator

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Alex Caruso is a contract administrator and former Keystone, who served DCMA at Liverpool, New York, before moving to the DCMA Syracuse geographic team to broaden his skillset.

June 1, 2023

DCMA enables continued delivery of training helicopter

PHILADELPHIA — Earlier this year, the delivery acceptance of TH-73A trainer helicopters were halted due to a nonconforming antenna provided by a subcontractor. DCMA worked with the contractor for a variance that was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration that enabled continued delivery of the aircraft.

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May 9, 2023

DCMA helps ensure timely delivery of critical submarine components

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — The timely intervention of a DCMA Naval Special Emphasis Operations quality assurance specialist ensured a critical component for a Los Angeles-class attack submarine was delivered with minimal delays, moving the submarine closer to returning to the fleet and resuming its role in deterring aggression and ensuring freedom of the seas.

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April 10, 2023

DCMA St. Petersburg sets stage for next Artemis mission

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — DCMA St. Petersburg is playing a critical role to ensure key components of the spacecraft are ready for the first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century, which is scheduled for November 2024.

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April 3, 2023

Performance reviews measure agency success

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — DCMA held its first multi-organization performance review last month, providing an opportunity for agency leadership to measure the success of select regional and headquarters offices.

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March 15, 2023

My DCMA: Wesley Crocker, quality assurance specialist

PHILADELPHIA — My DCMA showcases the agency’s experienced and diverse workforce.

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Feb. 22, 2023

AIMO commander retires after 29 years of service

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — “This tour has been extremely rewarding,” said Navy Capt. Jeffrey Carty. “We have a fantastic team here at AIMO. From a personal perspective, after a number of years out of the cockpit, it was nice to be able to fly a variety of aircraft on which our command works.”